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Multipurpose, simple, filling yet cost-effective tortillas can be used to wrap or roll pretty much anything from quesadillas, fajitas to tacos, wraps and roll-ups. When mixed with beans, tofu or paneer, it becomes a high-protein meal. Combined with some lettuce, hummus or oil-based dressing, tortillas can be quite the fiber-rich, heart-healthy meal power packed with proteins. Nutrients in TortillasFiber - With its origins in Mexico, tortillas are a great source of fiber that does not induce weight gain. Fiber is important to improve the gastrointestinal functions in our body, for better functioning of the digestive system and a boost in immunity. Multigrain and wholegrain tortillas can help maximize your fiber consumption as a 12-inch tortilla boosts fiber intake by 2.7 grams. Vitamin B Complex - The Vitamin B-complex includes eight water-soluble vitamins: thiamin (Vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), folate (folic acid), vitamin B12, biotin and pantothenic acid. Tortillas are rich in thiamine, niacin and pyridoxine which are crucial for vital functions in body systems and are paramount for cellular metabolism and maintaining optimal health. B-complex vitamins are not stored in the body and need to be consumed each day. Niacin or Vitamin B3 particularly helps you support your metabolism, respond to stress better and boosts cell growth. 4.3 milligrams of niacin or 31 percent of the necessary niacin intake is fulfilled with a 12-inch tortilla. Folic Acid - Folic Acid made of the B vitamin called Folate plays a vital role in the production of red blood cells and is great for pregnant women as it helps the baby’s neural tube to develop into their brain and spinal cord. If you want to have healthier skin, nails and hair, Folic Acid is great for that too. Protein - What a tortilla is filled with makes it fulfilling for long-term health goals. When loaded with tofu, paneer or egg, tortillas are rich sources of protein that is an essential macronutrient for overall well-being. Tortillas can further be loaded with avocado, mushrooms, spinach, fresh corn and beans for a meal that is filling, good for weight management, aids in bodybuilding and is really satisfactory.Iron - Tortillas help in better blood circulation, increase the body's hemoglobin levels and makes our body produce enzymes for better functioning of the immune system, supports brain cell communication and helps the body process vitamin A, thanks to its 3.9 milligrams of iron. With all these nutrients along with vitamins, minerals, healthy fat and carbohydrates, multigrain tortillas are nutritionally rich as they are made of several types of grains. If you go for a homemade spinach tortilla like the one at Fruitaffair, you are acquiring the benefits of Vitamin A, C, K and minerals like Iron, Calcium and Manganese to improve your vision, strengthen bones, make your hair lustrous and lower blood pressure levels – all through a tortilla.A homemade tortilla a day can become a part of a healthy diet, thanks to the nutrients packed in it, so it’s not only Taco Tuesdays but a regular affair!